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Submit a Tip

Use this electronic form to submit information regarding suspicious, nuisance and criminal activity to the Philadelphia Police Department. You may submit a tip anonymously.

If you are filling out a tip on a potential or wanted suspect, fill out as much information that you may know, including physical description, any known addresses, gang affiliations, and other locations where he/she may be found.

If you are reporting a crime in progress, or require emergency service, please dial 9-1-1, from a phone now.

Submit a Tip Online

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Contact Information

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Email Address

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Tips via Phone, Text Message, and Email

In addition to this online form (which you may use to remain anonymous), you can also submit tips using any of the below methods.

Via Telephone

Dial 215.686.TIPS (8477).

Photo/Video Tips via Email

If you would like to submit a tip, including photo or video, via email, send to [email protected]. Include as many details as you can, such as the physical address and names of any known persons. Include your contact information if you would like us to follow up with you directly.

The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the nation's fourth largest police department, with over 6300 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel. The PPD is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for serving Philadelphia County, extending over 140 square-miles in which approximately 1.5 million reside.